Husain
Britishnoun
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?629–680 ad , Islamic caliph, the son of Ali and Fatima and the grandson of Mohammed
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same as Hussein
Example Sentences
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Husain was more optimistic about fertiliser prices being managed, but said food prices would likely increase due to higher transportation costs.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
“From Pakistan’s point of view, it’s a win-win. Whether there is a deal or there isn’t,” said Husain Haqqani, a former Pakistani ambassador to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
For Husain and her colleagues, that long gap raised an important question.
From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026
Many recall Husain as the barefoot, eccentric artist with flowing white hair and a penchant for controversies.
From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025
He had assisted the Emir Husain in the naval battles of Chaul and Diu, and had formed a high idea of the power of the Portuguese.
From Rulers of India: Albuquerque by Stephens, Henry Morse
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